Deborah Stacy
Forestdale
Summary
Experienced educator, known for professionalism and efficiently meeting learning objectives through effective planning and organization. Specialized skills include curriculum development, student assessment techniques, and creative teaching methods. Excel at communication, patience, and empathy, ensuring positive educational experiences and fostering an environment conducive to learning.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
District Tutor
Plymouth Schools
Plymouth
04.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers to provide instruction, guide assignment completion, and communicate student progress.
- Provided one-on-one support to students in all scheduled subjects.
- Completed documentation of tutoring sessions and reported to staff.
Special Education Teacher
Upper Cape Cod Regional Tech. School
Bourne
07.1999 - 12.2023
- Managed caseload of students as Contact Person, chaired team meetings, wrote IEPs, and prepared progress reports to support student development and compliance.
- Teach academic support and academic content classes and team-teach academic and shop-related classes
- Collaborated with teachers on student accommodations/modifications, developed curriculum, integrated academic/shop curricula, and incorporated assistive technology to enhance learning experiences.
- Interface with outside agencies for OT, PT, vision, etc., and communicate with parents.
- Additional responsibilities have included Alternative School Program, Senior Project, and MCAS Alternate Assessment.
Special Education Teacher
Margaret E. Small Elementary School
Yarmouth
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with IEP goals, coordinating with occupational therapy and scheduling service delivery for four kindergarten classes.
- Supported children's learning through individualized and small group instruction, actively participating in collaborative team processes.
- Implemented behavioral management strategies in classroom settings.
Substitute Classroom Teacher
Cape Cod Academy
MA
09.1993 - 06.1998
- Instructed students across grades K-8, fostering engagement and understanding of core subjects.
- Managed classroom environments, adapting strategies to address diverse learning needs and enhance student participation.
- Collaborated with faculty to maintain instructional continuity, ensuring effective learning experiences during teacher absences.
Education
Master of Education - Special Education
Bridgewater State College
Bridgewater, MA01.2004
Master of Science in Education - Child Dev & Early Childhood Ed.
Wheelock College
Boston, MA01.1999
Bachelor of Science in Education - Elementary Education
Bridgewater State College
Bridgewater, MA01.1992
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts – Conc. in Psychology
Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MA01.1987
Skills
- IEP development
- Curriculum design
- Instructional strategies
- Behavioral intervention
- Classroom management
- Project-based learning
- Collaboration and teamwork
Certification
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 304867, Early Childhood (PreK–3, Prof), Elementary (1–6, Prof), English (5–8, Prof), English (8–12, Prof), Health/Family and Consumer Science (All Levels, Prof), Reading (All Levels, Prof), Special Needs (PreK–9, Prof.), Special Needs (5–12, Prof.), Special Education Administrator (All Levels, Initial), Principal/Assistant Principal (PreK–6, Initial), Principal/Assistant Principal (9–12, Initial), Supervisor Director Non-Core (Initial)
Timeline
District Tutor
Plymouth Schools
04.2025 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Upper Cape Cod Regional Tech. School
07.1999 - 12.2023
Special Education Teacher
Margaret E. Small Elementary School
01.1998 - 01.1999
Substitute Classroom Teacher
Cape Cod Academy
09.1993 - 06.1998
Master of Education - Special Education
Bridgewater State College
Master of Science in Education - Child Dev & Early Childhood Ed.
Wheelock College
Bachelor of Science in Education - Elementary Education
Bridgewater State College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts – Conc. in Psychology
Cape Cod Community College